Mission & Purpose
The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) was established by the legislature and Governor in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Pennsylvania’s integral role in that event, and the impact of its people on the nation’s past, present, and future.
America250PA hopes to engage all citizens of the Commonwealth, from all 67 counties, bring the Commonwealth’s history into the conversation so Pennsylvanians can better understand the origins and multiple perspectives of issues facing our Commonwealth & nation today, use history to encourage and inspire future leaders, celebrate the contributions of Pennsylvanians to our Commonwealth’s history but also to our Nation’s history, leave a lasting impact on the next generation and to spark an interest in which will ignite the drive for them to appreciate all the triumphs, trials and tribulations to which contributed to the Commonwealth for which they are now writing their own history.
Campaign Theme:
EDUCATE. PRESERVE. INNOVATE. CELEBRATE.
On February 26, 2021, America250PA became the first official state partner of the America 250 national effort.
The geographical scope of America 250 encompasses the entire United States, its territories, the Native American nations within its borders, and nations around the globe. National America 250 works directly with each official state partner.
Our Mission
America250PA envisions this historic initiative as an opportunity to engage ALL Pennsylvanians in ALL 67 counties to be certain that this commemoration is one that is most inclusive. We’re striving to make 2026 E.P.I.C. as we EDUCATE, PRESERVE, INNOVATE and CELEBRATE Pennsylvania’s rich history, culture and future through various programs, projects and events that align with the following platforms and focus areas:
Platforms:
Salute250PA • Discover250PA • Recognize250PA • Experience250PA • Forum250PA • Showcase250PA • Impact250PA • Destination250PA • Expression250PA • Innovate250PA • Nourish250PA • Promise250PA
Focus area:
Agriculture • Arts & Culture • Commerce & Workforce • Diversity • Education & Innovation • Environment • Government • Health & Wellness • History & Preservation • Legacy • Nature • Military, Veterans & Women • Technology • Tourism
Equal employment opportunity
It is the policy of America250PA to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. America250PA prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.